Netflix has used generative artificial intelligence to create visual effects in one of its original TV shows for the first time, as part of a wider strategy to reduce production costs and accelerate timelines. The streaming giant revealed that AI technology was used to produce a complex scene in its new Argentine sci-fi drama The Eternauts, featuring the collapse of ...
The number of UK companies falling into insolvency dropped sharply in June, offering a moment of respite for businesses after months of economic turbulence. But experts have warned that the decline may be only temporary, with ongoing pressures threatening a renewed wave of financial distress later this year. According to the Insolvency Service, there were 2,043 registered company insolvencies in ...
An unlicensed casino operates online without approval from Spelinspektionen (the Swedish Gambling Authority). Although these operators lack a Swedish licence, most hold licences from respected international bodies—most commonly the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) or Curaçao eGaming, and occasionally authorities in Estonia, Costa Rica or Panama. According to Casinoburst, offshore casinos continue to gain traction among Swedish players despite Sweden’s 2019 ...
In a world where networking events, business cards, and LinkedIn requests dominate professional circles, it’s easy to overlook the quiet, unassuming objects that can spark real conversations. But some of the best connections aren’t made in meeting rooms—they’re made in elevators, airports, cafés, and yes, even at the local print shop. The truth is, certain everyday items—when done with intent—can ...
In an era where industrial efficiency and intelligent manufacturing are of paramount importance, engineer Andrii Nikulin stands out on the forefront of innovation, having worked in many European countries and well-known industrial companies as an auditor or head of engineering projects. The Ukrainian engineer, with over 11 years of international experience, is rethinking industrial automation and process optimization, using artificial ...
Ocado’s chief executive Tim Steiner has blamed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s tax rises for pushing up the price of groceries, warning it is “unrealistic” to expect businesses to absorb significant increases in labour costs without passing them on to consumers. Speaking after the UK’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.6% in June, Steiner said the combination of higher employer National Insurance ...
This week, XRP finally succeeded in breaking through the key neckline of $2.65, taking a decisive step after the “cup-handle pattern” was completed. This technological breakthrough not only ignited market sentiment, but also attracted a large amount of capital inflows. At the same time, DOGE, as a popular currency in the crypto market, also recorded a steady rise. In the ...
Uber has announced plans to roll out a fleet of 20,000 self-driving taxis after striking a landmark $300 million (£224 million) deal with electric vehicle maker Lucid Group, marking a major leap forward in its autonomous ride-hailing ambitions. The ride-sharing giant will begin deploying the Lucid Gravity SUVs—equipped with self-driving technology developed by robotics company Nuro—from next year. The vehicles ...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled long-awaited plans to regulate the booming £13 billion ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) sector — with proposals that could require affordability checks on even the smallest of loans. Under the new rules, which form part of a formal consultation launched on Friday, BNPL lenders would need to conduct creditworthiness assessments on loans under ...
OpenAI has launched a powerful new AI assistant feature for ChatGPT that allows users to delegate everyday tasks like browsing the web, making restaurant reservations, and shopping online—marking a major leap in AI’s ability to act, not just analyse. The new ChatGPT agent, available from this week to users on paid “pro”, “plus”, and “teams” plans, gives the chatbot autonomy ...